Contract Research Organizations: What They Are and What They Do A contract research organization (CRO) is a company that provides services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries in the form of research, development, and clinical trials. Many CROs also offer services such as regulatory affairs, product registration, and market access. In recent years, the CRO industry has seen significant growth due to the increasing demand for outsourced research and development services. The global CRO market was valued at $26.8 billion in 2016 and is expected to grow to $41.9 billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 7.6%. The growth of the CRO industry is driven by the increasing R&D spending of pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, the growing demand for outsourced R&D services, and the increasing number of clinical trials. The services offered by CROs can be divided into three main categories: 1. Research services: These services include pre-clinical research, clinic...
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